NYC Mathematical Reasoning Problems 3

Question 1

A department budget of $84,000 is divided among 4 units in a ratio of 3:2:2:1. How much does the largest unit receive?

Accepted Answer

$31,500

Answer

$21,000

Answer

$28,000

Answer

$42,000

Question 2

An inspector checks 7 buildings per day. At this rate, how many buildings will be inspected in 4 weeks (5 working days per week)?

Accepted Answer

140

Answer

100

Answer

120

Answer

196

Question 3

If a city employee's salary increased from $48,000 to $52,800, what was the percentage increase?

Accepted Answer

10%

Answer

8%

Answer

9%

Answer

12%

Question 4

A rectangular park is 320 meters long and 175 meters wide. What is the perimeter of the park?

Accepted Answer

990 m

Answer

495 m

Answer

880 m

Answer

1,120 m

Question 5

A firefighter used 2,400 liters of water to extinguish a fire. If the truck's tank holds 3,200 liters, what fraction of the tank remains?

Accepted Answer

1/4

Answer

1/3

Answer

3/8

Answer

5/8

Question 6

A supply order costs $3.75 per item. A department orders 144 items. What is the total cost?

Accepted Answer

$540.00

Answer

$504.00

Answer

$520.00

Answer

$560.00

Question 7

A typist can type 65 words per minute. How long will it take to type a 2,275-word document?

Accepted Answer

35 minutes

Answer

30 minutes

Answer

40 minutes

Answer

45 minutes